Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ฿35,707 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿52,987, a difference of ฿17,280. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Chang Puak Gate, and Chiang Mai Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿38,002 to ฿379,600. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿18,491, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of San Diego (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Chiang Mai flight?

Return flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai range from ฿40,227 to ฿48,132, with an average of ฿42,626 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿40,227 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Return flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai typically range from ฿40,227 to ฿48,132. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ฿38,002 on Korean Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Korean Air (฿38,002) and Qatar Airways (฿52,987) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San Diego to Chiang Mai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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฿38,002

Typical prices: ฿40,227-฿48,132

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Typical prices: ฿23,166-฿28,586

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Tue 9 Feb - Sat 20 Feb

15:39 - 22:45SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

40h 06m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

00:20 - 18:55CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

33h 35m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

฿38,002Korean Air

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

20:03 - 10:35SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

23h 32m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

19:45 - 19:13CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

38h 28m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿45,022Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

20:03 - 10:35SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

23h 32m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

19:45 - 19:13CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

38h 28m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿45,258Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

20:03 - 10:35SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

23h 32m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

19:45 - 19:13CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

38h 28m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿45,359Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

20:03 - 10:35SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

23h 32m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

19:45 - 19:13CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

38h 28m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿46,271Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

06:25 - 12:00SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

38h 35m3 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

16:25 - 16:48CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

39h 23m3 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

฿48,059Multiple Airlines

Sun 22 Nov - Sun 29 Nov

18:29 - 16:00SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

30h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

23:05 - 15:55CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

31h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

฿50,287Multiple Airlines

Sun 22 Nov - Sun 29 Nov

18:29 - 16:00SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

30h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

18:05 - 15:55CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

36h 50m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

฿52,683Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

10:54 - 13:45SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

35h 51m3 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19:45 - 16:48CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

36h 03m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

฿52,987Qatar Airways

Fri 11 Dec - Fri 18 Dec

06:15 - 14:20SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

41h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

16:25 - 17:51CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

40h 26m3 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

฿62,167Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from San Diego to Chiang Mai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Chiang Mai departing in February.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

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Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Chiang Mai flight?
Return flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai range from ฿40,227 to ฿48,132, with an average of ฿42,626 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿40,227 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿38,002 to ฿379,600. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿18,491, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
Flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ฿35,707 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿52,987, a difference of ฿17,280.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of San Diego (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?
Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Chang Puak Gate, and Chiang Mai Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average ฿35,707, which is about ฿17,280 less than Friday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Chiang Mai trip for October. Fares historically average ฿36,078 return in that month – typically ฿24,266 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chiang Mai Airport.

• De Lanna Hotel
• Bodhi Serene, Chiang Mai
• Le Naview @Prasingh

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